Leopold
From Old French Leopold, from Old High German liut (“people”) + bald (“bold”).
Every Leopold since 1880 — 4,043 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leopold
Leopold is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,001 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,043 American babies have been named Leopold. Its peak came in 2020, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Leopold stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leopold year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | #2,001 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,071 |
| 2023 | 87 | #1,841 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1,671 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1,654 |
| 2020 | 120 | #1,444 |
| 2019 | 103 | #1,610 |
| 2018 | 114 | #1,511 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1,549 |
| 2016 | 91 | #1,714 |
| 2015 | 92 | #1,699 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,053 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,080 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,198 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2,391 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2,342 |
| 2009 | 45 | #2,734 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2,451 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,790 |
| 2006 | 35 | #3,129 |
| 2005 | 38 | #2,827 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,929 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,589 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,323 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,224 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,635 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,688 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,565 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,507 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,955 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,841 |
| 1970 | 16 | #2,363 |
| 1965 | 14 | #2,227 |
| 1960 | 17 | #2,016 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,381 |
| 1950 | 20 | #1,684 |
| 1945 | 20 | #1,517 |
| 1940 | 23 | #1,421 |
| 1935 | 32 | #1,179 |
| 1930 | 27 | #1,412 |
| 1925 | 47 | #1,005 |
| 1920 | 67 | #823 |
| 1915 | 57 | #807 |
| 1910 | 14 | #842 |
| 1905 | 8 | #974 |
| 1900 | 10 | #878 |
| 1895 | 13 | #591 |
| 1890 | 8 | #787 |
| 1885 | 9 | #676 |
| 1880 | 8 | #717 |
Famous people named Leopold
- Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor Politician · 1747–1792
- Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor Politician · 1640–1705
- Leopold II of Belgium Politician · 1835–1909
- Leopold Mozart Musician · 1719–1787
- Leopold I of Belgium Politician · 1790–1865
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leopold mean?
From Old French Leopold, from Old High German liut (“people”) + bald (“bold”).
How popular is the name Leopold in 2025?
Leopold ranked #2,001 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leopold?
4,043 babies have been named Leopold in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leopold most popular?
Leopold peaked in 2020, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Leopold a boy or girl name?
Leopold is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leopold rising or falling?
Leopold is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Leopold?
Well-known people named Leopold include Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor (politician), Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor (politician), Leopold II of Belgium (politician).